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Sunday, July 22, 2012

A Special Post

Hi everyone!

Today is a very special post and project I'm sharing.

Most of you know me by now....short and to the point posts and very rarely do I actually post something about my personal life. I'm not one for posting personal matters for attention or airing my laundry for all to see. Today I'm sharing something going on in my life....

A few weeks ago my mommom (grandmother) was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 77. This is the first we have come across breast cancer in our family so it shook us all.

Because of her age, her heart and the medications that she's on, the doctors decided no chemo. She under went a partial mastectomy and began radiation on Wednesday. She will do this 5 times a week for 6 weeks. I'm the one that takes her back and forth and we are already getting into a nice routine. Mommom has been a trooper through the whole thing and her one request was that when she is done we take her to the beach lol.

As for my project....

My mommom wanted to mark on a calendar the countdown to the day she finishes radiation. I told her I could do something better.....

17 comments:

Ashley~ thanks so much for sharing this with us! I will continue to keep your grandmother in my prayers! What a GREAT way to display a count down! Not only does she have something so beautiful but with all the family messages that makes it even more special! Sending her lots of love and a toast to the beach!!

I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I know the horrible feeling that comes along with this. My grandmother had breast cancer and a few years past my sister was also found to have cancer. This is a great project ~ and anything Pink ribbon quickly catches my eye.

Thank you for sharing your story and your project. My prayers to you and your family for strength through the whole process.

What a sweet hanging you made and such a thoughtful idea to include quotes, etc... A good friend of mine just went through the same thing and we all took pictures wearing our pink shirts and flooded her email boxes with photos and well wishes from all across the country. We sent them to her on the a.m. of her first radiation treatment, she was so moved. Best of luck to your grandmother!

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother having this terrible disease. I'm sure this will keep her spirits lifted while she goes though this very difficult time! It is a very beautiful project and thanks for sharing your story with all of us. My prayers are with your Grandma and your whole family. Many blessings sent your way!Dianadaisylovecreations.blogspot.com

I am truly sorry to hear about your "mommom"! I bt she is looking forward to the beach.This is such an awesome idea and very uplifting. The jokes and words of encouragement are the best part of it all. Stay strong, think positive, and look forward.

Oh Ashley, I'm sitting her with goose bumps reading your heartfelt posting. My thoughts and prayers and hopes are with you and your Grand mother. I think your project is so touching and meaningful for her and for all those that share in it. Please keep us posted as to her progress. Would it be possible for us to send her some uplifting cards?Creative Wishes,Claire S.

I am so very sorry to hear about your mommom. My Babci was just diagnosed in January and it has been a hell of a ride for her! I will pray for your mommom and that she finds the stregth to get better soon!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your Mommom, Ashley. Praying for a speedy recovery. Your banner calendar is so creative and fabulous!! And how thoughtful for each ribbon to have a personalized message!! :)